PUC Approves Rate Case Settlement with Philadelphia Gas Works
Settlement Grants Smaller than Requested Rate Changes, Seeks to Enhance PGW’s Methane Gas Detection, Decarbonization & Customer Assistance Efforts
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved smaller than requested rate changes for natural gas distribution services provided by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and further directed PGW to continue evaluating key initiatives related to methane gas detection, decarbonization and customer assistance programs.
The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a Joint Petition for Settlement (joint settlement) without modification as detailed in the Recommended Decision of PUC Administrative Law Judge Eranda Vero. The joint settlement was submitted by PGW, the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), Tenant Union Representative Network and Coalition for Affordable Utility Services and Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania, and the Energy Justice Advocates.
PGW provides natural gas distribution service to approximately 518,000 customers in the City of Philadelphia.
PGW Rate Changes
Under the settlement, PGW is granted a base rate …